Roasted Brussel Spouts with a Balsamic Glaze

For those of you out there that don't like brussels sprouts, I STRONGLY encourage you to give them one more try with this recipe.  It is from Ina Garten's Foolproof cookbook and is AMAZING.  I'm pretty sure I've had it once a week since I bought the book back in November!  They are so crunchy and delightful and if you love bacon, you'll love this... I PROMISE!!!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with a Basamic Glaze
Serves:  4
Source:  Adapted from Ina Garten's Foolproof

15 brussels sprouts
kosher salt
pepper
3 slices of pancetta (regular bacon works as well)
1 tablespoon balasmic moderno syrup

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut pancetta into 1/2 inch cubes and arrange on a baking dish.  Bake in oven for five minutes.  
 
Remove stems of brussels sprouts and cut in half.  In a bowl combine brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss.  Add brussels sprouts to the baking pan and return to oven.  Roast for 20-30 minutes tossing once have way through cooking.  When pancetta is crispy and brussels sprouts are browned, remove from oven.  Drizzle brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze and serve.

Ratings:
Miss J, 10 out of 10
Moe, 6 out of 10 (he isn't a huge Brussels sprout fan) 

- Miss J